T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,342 #1 Posted November 13, 2017 Seen this on WFM - a blast from the past, sort of. http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/11/10/liquid-tire-chain-no-traction-snow-problem.html 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,764 #2 Posted November 13, 2017 What is the liquid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,342 #3 Posted November 13, 2017 Here is a quote from that article. " The Liquid Tire Chain theory was sound. A control on the instrument panel activated a pair of aerosol canisters mounted above the rear tires that contained a chemical compound labeled Liquid Tire Chain Traction Improver. Inside the canisters was a space-age polymer ready to coat the rear tires and turn slip into grip. Press the button and presto! Evaporating solvent left a traction-improving chemical compound on the tires that resulted in instant winter traction, even on ice. Whether or not the system worked in practice is a matter of historical debate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,097 #4 Posted November 13, 2017 Interesting. .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diesel cowboy 263 #5 Posted November 13, 2017 Interesting concept. Be kind of neat to see that adapted into some sort of setup to go on the front tires of the tractors to see if it would make it steer better with a plow or blower on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,919 #6 Posted November 13, 2017 1 hour ago, diesel cowboy said: Interesting concept. Be kind of neat to see that adapted into some sort of setup to go on the front tires of the tractors to see if it would make it steer better with a plow or blower on it $20 worth of #40 roller chain wrapped around the center of the front tires is the concept I use, plus they last longer than a can of spray stuff. Works excellent! 3 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites